It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally.

Don't hesitate to learn the most painful aspects of our history, understand it.

Life is a gift, and i try to respond with grace and courtesy.

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance.

I believe that the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare.

You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.

Hold those things that tell your history and protect them.